Gladwyne Montessori 920 Youngsford Road Gladwyne, Pennsylvania 19035 Tel (610) 649-1761 Contact Us
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Why ages 2-12
IndividualityWe celebrate the power and potential within
every child as he grows from toddler to young adult - with an
individualized curriculum that centers on each student. From age
2, your child is encouraged to take charge of his own learning. By
following his natural curiosity, taking on challenges and completing
tasks, he learns how to learn. The result is a sense of accomplishment
that can't come from sitting in a traditional school desk in an
ordinary classroom. | CuriosityYour child learns to think differently...to apply
previous knowledge and find answers to new questions...to learn with
purpose. All of which develops a strong sense of discovery...an innate
wonder that introduces her to more abstract concepts, from higher
mathematics to art history. As your child progresses through
our vibrant classrooms, he uses exploratory learning and all of his
senses to investigate and reach his own conclusions - thus developing
an indelible work ethic. | Responsibility
By seeing a task through from start to
finish, your child feels successful and rewarded...the pride that comes
from doing something herself. Beginning with our youngest
students, we offer superior tools and materials students need to thrive
by doing things themselves. At the same time, our unique mixed-age
classrooms foster a sense of responsibility toward others, as children
learn to be part of a larger community. | FlexibilityIn the real world, sometimes a project is best
put away for another time - or finished by collaborating with someone
else. Guided by a teacher, your child experiences learning the same
way...by choosing what to work on and when. By following the
more natural rhythm of real life, your child is ideally prepared by age
12 for life after Gladwyne Montessori. He understands that he's
responsible for getting work done...he knows that people and tasks
don't always follow a fixed schedule...and he feels pride in his
accomplishments. | ConnectionIt's the a h ha moment...when she
suddenly sees how patterns in math connect to patterns in nature...how
physics influences sports. As children progress through our classrooms,
they gain a powerful understanding of how concepts work together. At
the same time, they connect to one another...and the world around them.
Our students develop a deep sense of social responsibility, highlighted
by a respect for nature and one another. They are ready to make the
world a better place. | AcceptanceBecause your child interacts with others in a
mixed-age setting, he learns a wonderful lesson about humanity. About
accepting people for who they are and embracing their differences. When
our students start 7th grade at a new school, we consistently hear how
well they fit in, how kind and respectful they are toward children and
adults alike. By completing the Gladwyne Montessori experience, they
have forged a strong character, learned that friends are not disposable
and developed grace and courtesy that are nothing short of remarkable. | JoyGladwyne Montessori students flourish in an atmosphere
filled with respect and challenge. There is a special sense of harmony
here that follows your child as he progresses through our classrooms.
It is an environment focused on him, encouraging him to love the way he
learns and to achieve his potential. There is a pure joy that
comes with experiencing education through this innovative lens. It's
engaging, exciting and just plain fun. It's apparent in our students'
academic excellence and their outlook on life. |
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